by Oliver Saxon | Oct 13, 2021 | Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate
Charitable donations left in Wills escalated last year as recent findings revealed that there has been a 61% increase in charitable bequests in final wishes. Inheritance Tax (IHT) is a tax on the estate of someone who has died, including all property, possessions and...
by Oliver Saxon | Oct 13, 2021 | Wills & Trusts
We get it, it’s tempting to consult Google or write out your wishes on a signed piece of paper, but by taking the advice of a solicitor when preparing your will you can prevent a dispute arising between your family after your death. In a recent...
by Oliver Saxon | Oct 13, 2021 | Lasting Powers of Attorney
We’ve discussed before the importance of having a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). It is a document you can make to appoint individuals to make decisions on your behalf in relation to either your Property and Finances or Health and Welfare. A lesser...
by Oliver Saxon | Oct 13, 2021 | Wills & Trusts
This isn’t the most pleasant of subjects to think about, we know, but with 56% of people in the UK NOT having a will, we thought it would be helpful to share the basics of why everyone should have sorting their will right at the top of their priority...
by Oliver Saxon | Oct 13, 2021 | Lasting Powers of Attorney
It has recently been reported that there has been a significant reduction in the number of Lasting Power of Attorneys (LPAs) registered in the UK. The number of LPAs registered between April 2020 and February 2021, has dropped by 30% compared to...
by Oliver Saxon | Oct 13, 2021 | Property
This week we would like to focus on residential landlords and tenants. Both landlords and tenants have faced huge difficulties as a result of the pandemic. The Government’s temporary ban on evictions has been extended to 31 May 2021. With the current...
by Oliver Saxon | Jul 9, 2021 | Lasting Powers of Attorney
Filling in the Lasting Power of Attorney document You’ve made the beneficial and practical decision to make a Lasting Power of Attorney or LPA, which will save you and your family immeasurable amounts of time, money and hassle in the long-term, should you lose your...
by Oliver Saxon | May 24, 2021 | Lasting Powers of Attorney
With more and more people living well into their 80’s and as recent studies show our lifespan is only set to grow, considering our life in later years is a necessity. Considering and discussing a time where we may no longer be able to anticipate the future may feel...
by Oliver Saxon | May 11, 2021 | Lasting Powers of Attorney
Research shows that those of us who are 50 or older are likely to live until we are at least 82. With approximately 60% of us over 65 years of age requiring some form of care, it is important to protect both ourselves and our families from the unnecessary and...
by Oliver Saxon | May 7, 2021 | Lasting Powers of Attorney
Lasting Power of Attorney Property and Financial Affairs What it covers and how your attorney can use it: Under the Lasting Power of Attorney Property and Financial Affairs (LPA) legal tool, individuals can ensure that all their financial and property arrangements can...
